Cava

Cava is Spain's premier traditional-method sparkling wine, using indigenous grapes like Macabeo with bottle fermentation and a minimum of 9 months on lees—Gran Reserva styles require 30 months. Major houses Codorniu and Freixenet ship over 200 million bottles annually. Compared to Jerez, Cava’s sales volume is 30% higher, yet its average price of $12 is 20% cheaper than entry-level Champagne, offering accessible quality.